
CRYSC 11U-19U Competitive Programs are Colorado’s premier option for growing, learning, and developing in youth soccer. The Competitive Program builds on the foundation players have learned throughout their time with Rapids Youth Soccer, including philosophy, the Rapids curriculum, and The Rapids Way. Program offerings cover the spectrum of player pathways, from new players to competitive, all the way to the top leagues in the United States.
Training and game locations will vary depending on level of play of each team. Game format is played in line with U.S. Soccer directives for small-sided games, which is 9v9 for 11U/12U and 11v11 for 13U-19U. Team sizes may vary depending on age and level of play.
The Whole-Part-Whole (WPW) philosophy is a learning model used by the Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club to achieve our long-term player development initiative. The WPW philosophy was first outlined by Malcolm Knowles in 1973 and is used in many learning situations, both practical and theory based. When added to a well-planned and well-thought out pedagogy, the WPW philosophy puts players in realistic situations, which should always include decision-making elements.
When coaching soccer, WPW can be used in a variety of ways to break down techniques, skills, or tactics. Most commonly the players are taken from practice with high game context to a low one, before returning to the original practice. When possible, it is best to practice the game, or elements of the game, in their entirety. An example of this could occur in a topic such as ‘Defending in the Direct Game Channel’. What do you do if the individuals or units in your squad don’t understand how to defend 1v1 or 2v2? You break it down.
‘Whole’ doesn’t necessarily mean a game. Actually, in this theory, a ‘whole’ practice could be a series of complex skills that can be broken down into more discrete skills. The ‘whole’ element should be as realistic to the game as possible. The coach looks to pull actions or components of the game and break them down into chunks so the players can understand and digest the information. The coach will then pull those elements back together into the game situation.
References: Swanson, R.A. & Law, B. (1993). Whole-part-whole learning model. Performance Improvement Quarterly. 6(1), pp 43-53.
@coachdanwright. Coachdanwright.blogspot.co.uk
Fall 2021/Spring 2022 Planning
- Tryouts: June, 2022
- Team Meetings: June, 2022
August 2021
- Practices Begin: August 3, 2021
- Rapids Friendlies: August 7-8, 2021
- Rapids Classic: August 19-22
- Game Day: 8/28
- State Cup: 8/22, 8/29
- Presidents Cup: 8/22, 8/29
September-November 2021
- Labor Day Challenge: September 4-6
- Game Days: 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13
- State Cup: 9/4, 9/5, 9/6, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26
- Presidents Cup: 9/4, 9/5, 9/6, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26
February-March 2022
- Practices Begin: February (TBD)
- Icebreaker Tournament (Boys): TBD
- Icebreaker Tournament (Girls): TBD
- Game Day: TBD
- Game Day: TBD
- Game Day: TBD
April-May 2022
- Game Day: TBD
- Game Day: TBD
- Game Day: TBD
- Game Day: TBD
- Game Day: TBD
- Game Day: TBD
- Game Day: TBD
Fall 2022/Spring 2023 Planning
- Tryouts: May 31 – June 3, 2022. Scroll down for more tryout information.
- Team Meetings: TBD
WHEN: May 31 – June 3, 2022
- 7:30am-8:30am: 2010 (U13) – 2009 (U14) Boys & Girls
- 9:00am-10:00am: 2011 (U12) Boys & Girls
- 10:30am-11:30am: 2008 (U15) – 2004 (U19) Girls
- 12:00pm-1:00pm: 2012 (U11) Boys & Girls
- 1:30pm-2:30pm: 2008 (U15) – 2004 (U19) Boys
WHERE: Loveland Sports Park
WHO: Players (under the following categories) who intend to play with CRYSC during the 22/23 season MUST be in attendance:
- All 2012 birth year players
- Any player at any age NEW to the Rapids FC Competitive Program;
- All Players invited by a Rapids FC Director of Coaching (i.e. Gauge Players);
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All 2021/22 Rapids FC Players requesting a Tryout.
HOW: CLICK HERE
Daniel Agnew
Technical Director
[email protected]
303.399.5858 ext. 120
Jess Stauffer
Regional Manager
[email protected]
303.399.5858 ext. 252
Mark Sellon
Recreational Administrator
[email protected]
303.399.5858 ext. 253
- Overview
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CRYSC 11U-19U Competitive Programs are Colorado’s premier option for growing, learning, and developing in youth soccer. The Competitive Program builds on the foundation players have learned throughout their time with Rapids Youth Soccer, including philosophy, the Rapids curriculum, and The Rapids Way. Program offerings cover the spectrum of player pathways, from new players to competitive, all the way to the top leagues in the United States.
Training and game locations will vary depending on level of play of each team. Game format is played in line with U.S. Soccer directives for small-sided games, which is 9v9 for 11U/12U and 11v11 for 13U-19U. Team sizes may vary depending on age and level of play.
- Curriculum
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RISE (Rapids Integrated System of Excellence) is a one-of-a-kind youth soccer development platform that houses our club’s curriculum. RISE provides an online space where coaches, players, and members can interact, creating a living and growing classroom. By connecting the CRYSC community online, RISE will open up new educational opportunities for players and coaches, offer a more rewarding CRYSC experience for members, and ultimately enhance the level and consistency of soccer being played across the Club.
- Philosophy
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The Whole-Part-Whole (WPW) philosophy is a learning model used by the Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club to achieve our long-term player development initiative. The WPW philosophy was first outlined by Malcolm Knowles in 1973 and is used in many learning situations, both practical and theory based. When added to a well-planned and well-thought out pedagogy, the WPW philosophy puts players in realistic situations, which should always include decision-making elements.
When coaching soccer, WPW can be used in a variety of ways to break down techniques, skills, or tactics. Most commonly the players are taken from practice with high game context to a low one, before returning to the original practice. When possible, it is best to practice the game, or elements of the game, in their entirety. An example of this could occur in a topic such as ‘Defending in the Direct Game Channel’. What do you do if the individuals or units in your squad don’t understand how to defend 1v1 or 2v2? You break it down.
‘Whole’ doesn’t necessarily mean a game. Actually, in this theory, a ‘whole’ practice could be a series of complex skills that can be broken down into more discrete skills. The ‘whole’ element should be as realistic to the game as possible. The coach looks to pull actions or components of the game and break them down into chunks so the players can understand and digest the information. The coach will then pull those elements back together into the game situation.
References: Swanson, R.A. & Law, B. (1993). Whole-part-whole learning model. Performance Improvement Quarterly. 6(1), pp 43-53.
@coachdanwright. Coachdanwright.blogspot.co.uk
- Fall Dates & Deadlines
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Fall 2021/Spring 2022 Planning
- Tryouts: June, 2022
- Team Meetings: June, 2022
August 2021
- Practices Begin: August 3, 2021
- Rapids Friendlies: August 7-8, 2021
- Rapids Classic: August 19-22
- Game Day: 8/28
- State Cup: 8/22, 8/29
- Presidents Cup: 8/22, 8/29
September-November 2021
- Labor Day Challenge: September 4-6
- Game Days: 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13
- State Cup: 9/4, 9/5, 9/6, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26
- Presidents Cup: 9/4, 9/5, 9/6, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26
- Spring Dates & Deadlines
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February-March 2022
- Practices Begin: February (TBD)
- Icebreaker Tournament (Boys): TBD
- Icebreaker Tournament (Girls): TBD
- Game Day: TBD
- Game Day: TBD
- Game Day: TBD
April-May 2022
- Game Day: TBD
- Game Day: TBD
- Game Day: TBD
- Game Day: TBD
- Game Day: TBD
- Game Day: TBD
- Game Day: TBD
Fall 2022/Spring 2023 Planning
- Tryouts: May 31 – June 3, 2022. Scroll down for more tryout information.
- Team Meetings: TBD
- Tryouts
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WHEN: May 31 – June 3, 2022
- 7:30am-8:30am: 2010 (U13) – 2009 (U14) Boys & Girls
- 9:00am-10:00am: 2011 (U12) Boys & Girls
- 10:30am-11:30am: 2008 (U15) – 2004 (U19) Girls
- 12:00pm-1:00pm: 2012 (U11) Boys & Girls
- 1:30pm-2:30pm: 2008 (U15) – 2004 (U19) Boys
WHERE: Loveland Sports Park
WHO: Players (under the following categories) who intend to play with CRYSC during the 22/23 season MUST be in attendance:
- All 2012 birth year players
- Any player at any age NEW to the Rapids FC Competitive Program;
- All Players invited by a Rapids FC Director of Coaching (i.e. Gauge Players);
-
All 2021/22 Rapids FC Players requesting a Tryout.
HOW: CLICK HERE
- Contacts
-
Daniel Agnew
Technical Director
[email protected]
303.399.5858 ext. 120Jess Stauffer
Regional Manager
[email protected]
303.399.5858 ext. 252Mark Sellon
Recreational Administrator
[email protected]
303.399.5858 ext. 253
Rapids Fort Collins...
2022/2023 Competitive Tryout Information
WHEN: May 31 – June 3, 2022
- 7:30am-8:30am: 2010 (U13) – 2009 (U14) Boys & Girls
- 9:00am-10:00am: 2011 (U12) Boys & Girls
- 10:30am-11:30am: 2008 (U15) – 2004 (U19) Girls
- 12:00pm-1:00pm: 2012 (U11) Boys & Girls
- 1:30pm-2:30pm: 2008 (U15) – 2004 (U19) Boys
WHERE: Loveland Sports Park
WHO: Players (under the following categories) who intend to play with CRYSC during the 22/23 season MUST be in attendance:
- All 2012 birth year players
- Any player at any age NEW to the Rapids FC Competitive Program;
- All Players invited by a Rapids FC Director of Coaching (i.e. Gauge Players);
-
All 2021/22 Rapids FC Players requesting a Tryout.
HOW: CLICK HERE
Select teams represent the most competitive teams in a given age group, and therefore these players and parents are required to demonstrate a higher commitment to training.
These teams are expected to train ten months out of the year, three days per week during the season, and weekend games. It is typical for Select teams to play in the highest leagues within the Colorado Soccer Association.
Select teams will play in 2-4 tournaments and/or college showcases per year depending on the age group. Out-of-state travel should be expected for Select teams depending on age group. As such, elite-level players must have a substantial commitment to the sport of soccer for training and games.
Select Teams
- Additional Tournament Fees Separate
- August-May
- Train 3 Days per week in Fall and Spring
- Train 2 Days per week in Winter
- Compete in State League
- Possible In and Out of State Travel
Burgundy teams represent the second-most competitive teams in a given age group, and therefore these players and parents are required to demonstrate a higher commitment to training.
These teams are expected to train ten months out of the year, three days per week during the season, and weekend games. It is typical for Burgundy teams to play in the high Centennial or Champions divisions within the Colorado Soccer Association.
Burgundy teams will play in 2-4 tournaments and/or college showcases per year depending on the age group. Out-of-state travel should be expected for high school age groups during the season. As such, elite-level players must have a substantial commitment to the sport of soccer for training and games.
Burgundy Teams
- Additional Tournament Fees Separate
- August-May
- Train 3 Days per Week in Fall and Spring
- Train 2 Days per Week in Winter
- Compete in State League
- Possible In and Out of State Travel
White teams are competitive teams that typically compete in mid-level CSA competitive leagues.
Similar to our top teams, these teams practice two-three days per week during the season, in addition to weekend games and demand substantial time commitments from players. They typically play in 2-3 in-state tournaments and/or local college showcases per year depending on the age-group.
White Teams
- Aug – Nov | Feb – May
- Train 2-3/Week In Fort Collins area
- Three Local Tournaments a Year
- Some In-State Travel for Leagues
- Compete in State B League
- Select
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Select teams represent the most competitive teams in a given age group, and therefore these players and parents are required to demonstrate a higher commitment to training.
These teams are expected to train ten months out of the year, three days per week during the season, and weekend games. It is typical for Select teams to play in the highest leagues within the Colorado Soccer Association.
Select teams will play in 2-4 tournaments and/or college showcases per year depending on the age group. Out-of-state travel should be expected for Select teams depending on age group. As such, elite-level players must have a substantial commitment to the sport of soccer for training and games.
Select Teams
$1,655 | $1,015 11U-14U | 15U-19U- Additional Tournament Fees Separate
- August-May
- Train 3 Days per week in Fall and Spring
- Train 2 Days per week in Winter
- Compete in State League
- Possible In and Out of State Travel
- Burgundy
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Burgundy teams represent the second-most competitive teams in a given age group, and therefore these players and parents are required to demonstrate a higher commitment to training.
These teams are expected to train ten months out of the year, three days per week during the season, and weekend games. It is typical for Burgundy teams to play in the high Centennial or Champions divisions within the Colorado Soccer Association.
Burgundy teams will play in 2-4 tournaments and/or college showcases per year depending on the age group. Out-of-state travel should be expected for high school age groups during the season. As such, elite-level players must have a substantial commitment to the sport of soccer for training and games.
Burgundy Teams
$1,655 | $1,015 11U-4U | 15U-19U- Additional Tournament Fees Separate
- August-May
- Train 3 Days per Week in Fall and Spring
- Train 2 Days per Week in Winter
- Compete in State League
- Possible In and Out of State Travel
- White
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White teams are competitive teams that typically compete in mid-level CSA competitive leagues.
Similar to our top teams, these teams practice two-three days per week during the season, in addition to weekend games and demand substantial time commitments from players. They typically play in 2-3 in-state tournaments and/or local college showcases per year depending on the age-group.
White Teams
$1,490 I $975 11U-15U | 16U-19U- Aug – Nov | Feb – May
- Train 2-3/Week In Fort Collins area
- Three Local Tournaments a Year
- Some In-State Travel for Leagues
- Compete in State B League
Registration Deadline is Coming
Understanding Rapids Fees
We want all Rapids Youth Soccer members to know exactly how their fees are being used. It is important to understand how much work goes in to creating a great experience for all our players.
Rapids Youth Soccer pays the best rates to our coaches in the entire state. We do this to recruit and retain some of the nation’s best coaches for our players.
Rapids Youth Soccer hires some of the nation’s top coaches for our competitive program and through our commitment to quality, consistency, and excellence, Rapids Youth Soccer provides a compensation to our competitive coaches that exceeds all other clubs in Colorado. And it is our dedication to our players that the experience and education they receive is beyond what they would receive elsewhere.
Transparency is an important piece to building a community nonprofit organization. It is important for our members to understand where the fees they pay go to.
- Coaches
- Fees to Colorado Soccer Association
- Field Costs
- Ongoing Operations (Insurance, Non-Coaching Salaries, Operations)
- Administration Expenses
- Equipment
- Scholarships
- Soccer Operations (Field Maintenance, Lining, Refereeing)
- Ancillary Expenses (Fees, Taxes)
- Savings
Rapids Youth Soccer =

Uniforms
Rapids Youth Soccer partners with Soccer.com for all uniform needs. Competitive players will receive an email from Soccer.com with a link to order the uniform at the beginning of each season. Our competitive uniforms operate on a two-year cycle.
It is important to note that uniforms are NOT included in registration costs.
The Rapids Youth Soccer kit includes two match jerseys, two match shorts, two pairs of socks, training shirt, training shorts, training socks, training jacket, training pants and a backpack.
For instructions on how to order uniforms, please visit the CRYSC uniform page.
Uniform FAQs
Exact purchasing information will be provided by team managers after tryouts are completed.
The order deadline for competitive kits is in June of 2021. Kits must be ordered and paid for by the deadline to ensure delivery for the start of the season.
Registration Deadline is Coming
Team managers are a very important piece to the success of any youth soccer team. In order to take some of the responsibilities off of the coach’s plate, teams are requested to have a team manager volunteer to organize the team for the season.
Team Manager Responsibilities
- Working with the coach to communicate with the team about sessions and games.
- Setting up a snack rotation for the season.
- Setting up pictures with the club’s photographer on picture day.
- Setting up an end-of-season party for the team.
Club Support for Team Managers
- One-on-one support if you have any questions or concerns.
- Educational opportunities at meetings and in person about next steps for the team.
- An administrative staff to provide any support you need.
- Team Manager
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Team managers are a very important piece to the success of any youth soccer team. In order to take some of the responsibilities off of the coach’s plate, teams are requested to have a team manager volunteer to organize the team for the season.
Team Manager Responsibilities
- Working with the coach to communicate with the team about sessions and games.
- Setting up a snack rotation for the season.
- Setting up pictures with the club’s photographer on picture day.
- Setting up an end-of-season party for the team.
Club Support for Team Managers
- One-on-one support if you have any questions or concerns.
- Educational opportunities at meetings and in person about next steps for the team.
- An administrative staff to provide any support you need.
Understanding Your Child’s Year-Long Evaluation
The Competitive program provides an opportunity for players who want to learn and develop in an environment that challenges and educates them in the game of soccer. Rapids Youth Soccer is committed to supporting and developing those players that are committed to developing themselves.
Rapids Youth Soccer is committed to a year-long evaluation process of our homegrown players. This year-long evaluation and feedback process provides our players with a complete overview of their progress during their time with Rapids Youth Soccer.
Below is an overview of exactly what is done during the year to provide our players with the most comprehensive evaluation and feedback process.
Player Centered Success Model
The Player Centered Success model puts the best interests of the player first. This is done by understanding each and every players definition of success and helping them achieve it. Every player at every level of their soccer career has different levels of success.
Rapids Youth
Rapids Pro
Parents
Coaches
Referees
Rapids Youth Soccer is on a two-year cycle for uniform with adidas. Players should change uniforms approximately every two years, which usually falls in line growth of players.
Your registration covers coaching fees, tournament fees, and administrative fees for the season. You are responsible for tournament travel.
During the regular CSA season, teams generally compete against other clubs across the Front Range. Some teams may travel as far north as Cheyenne, as far south as Pueblo or as far west as Grand Junction. Not all ages and levels will compete against clubs in these areas and these trips generally happen once per season.
Tournament travel varies based on the age and competitive level of the team. Select and Burgundy teams travel out of state for at least one and up to four tournaments and/or college showcases. White and Blue teams only participate in tournaments that take place in Colorado.
Select, Burgundy, and White teams train two to three times per week.
Rapids Fort Collins provides supplemental winter camps and programs that players can register for. With the exception of pre-season training in February, teams generally do not train during the winter.
All competitive team coaches are USSF Licensed and participate in intensive in-house coach education throughout the season.